Weekly Rankings: Week 17 Value Meter

Jeff Erickson is a co-founder of RotoWire.com and the only two-time winner of Baseball Writer of the Year from the Fantasy Sports Writers Association. He roots for the Reds, Bengals, Red Wings, Pacers and Northwestern University (the real NU).

Here are our rankings for the coming week at each position to help you decide your starting lineup. Our rankings are based on the following scoring system: three points for a passing touchdown; six points for a rushing/receiving touchdown; one point for every 20 passing yards; and one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards. Flex Rankings are for PPR leagues. All the position rankings will be updated twice per week.

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*Andrew Luck IND vs. HouNote: One of three playoff quarterbacks who is locked into their playoff position - reduced playing time this week is a big threat. Coach Chuck Pagano said that the team intended to play the win this week, with the implication being that Luck would play. But will he stay in the game the whole time? I'm skeptical.

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*Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF vs. NYJNote: Got the dreaded vote of confidence from Chan Gailey about Week 17's start - it's not as if Gailey was contemplating a switch, but the performance was weak enough to ask the question.

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*Matt Ryan ATL vs. TBNote: One of three playoff quarterbacks who is locked into their playoff position - reduced playing time this week is a big threat.

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*Andy Dalton CIN vs. BalNote: One of three playoff quarterbacks who is locked into their playoff position - reduced playing time this week is a big threat.

*Arian Foster HOU at IndNote: Irregular heartbeat - saw a cardiologist on Monday and checked out ok. The current plan is for him to play, but until I see the practice reports, he's a little lower in the rankings. Listed as 100 percent - so I'm moving him back up a little bit.

Reggie Bush MIA at NENote: The Dolphins hope to re-sign Bush this offseason, reversing their original intentions.

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*DeAngelo Williams CAR at NONote: Early long touchdown called back due to a penalty on the Panthers, ending up making Williams have a disappointing day.

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*Matt Forte CHI at DetNote: Injured his right ankle again Sunday and was in a walking boot afterward. Despite that, he vowed that 'it would be pretty hard to imagine him not playing.' Full practice Friday, listed as probable.

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*Chris Johnson TEN vs. JacNote: Banged up ankle in the loss to the Packers, but returned to action. Listed as questionable, but practiced Friday and is expected to play.

*A.J. Green CIN vs. BalNote: Will the Bengals bench their starters this week? I'm starting to believe that Green and company will play at least the first half, maybe more, unless the outcome is decided early.

*Randall Cobb GB at MinNote: Injured his ankle in the third quarter against the Titans - initial indication from coach Mike McCarthy is that the injury isn't serious. Didn't practice Thursday, limited Friday, listed as questionable, plus the Packers play the late afternoon game Sunday.

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Hakeem Nicks NYG vs. PhiNote: No catches, three targets last week. Was this on Nicks, or was this on Eli? (Knee) Listed as questionable, but got some practice time in there Friday.

*Anquan Boldin BAL at CinNote: Suffered a shoulder bruise in the win over the Giants. Listed as questionable. How important is the third seed for the Ravens? If it's not that important, then you may see Boldin rest this week.

*Arian Foster HOU at IndNote: Irregular heartbeat - saw a cardiologist on Monday and checked out ok. The current plan is for him to play, but until I see the practice reports, he's a little lower in the rankings. Listed as 100 percent - so I'm moving him back up a little bit.

*Randall Cobb GB at MinNote: Injured his ankle in the third quarter against the Titans - initial indication from coach Mike McCarthy is that the injury isn't serious. Didn't practice Thursday, limited Friday, listed as questionable, plus the Packers play the late afternoon game Sunday.

*Anquan Boldin BAL at CinNote: Suffered a shoulder bruise in the win over the Giants. Listed as questionable. How important is the third seed for the Ravens? If it's not that important, then you may see Boldin rest this week.

Larry Fitzgerald ARZ at SFNote: Did anyone that's still in the playoffs actually have him going last week for his 100-yard game?

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*Julio Jones ATL vs. TBNote: Will the Falcons bench their starters this week?

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*Roddy White ATL vs. TBNote: Will the Falcons bench their starters this week? (Knee) Did not practice all week, listed as questionable. Seems the most likely to sit this week.

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*A.J. Green CIN vs. BalNote: Will the Bengals bench their starters this week? I'm starting to believe that Green and company will play at least the first half, maybe more, unless the outcome is decided early.

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*Reggie Wayne IND vs. HouNote: Will the Colts bench their starters this week?

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*T.Y. Hilton IND vs. HouNote: Will the Colts bench their starters this week?